Cornella Bianca

Cornella Bianca
Conservation statusFAO (2007): critical
Country of originItaly
Distribution
StandardMIPAAF
Usedual-purpose, milk and meat
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    80–85 kg
  • Female:
    65–70 kg
Height
  • Male:
    85–90 cm
  • Female:
    75–80 cm
Wool colourwhite
Face colourwhite
Horn statushorned in both sexes

The Cornella Bianca is an Italian breed of domestic sheep from the Apennines of Emilia–Romagna in central Italy. It is raised principally in mountainous parts of the provinces of Bologna, Modena and Reggio Emilia, where it is transhumant. Some are also raised in the plains around Ferrara, Rovigo and Vicenza.:206:53 It is found particularly in the comuni of Minerbio, Baricella and Malalbergo in the province of Bologna and Argenta in the province of Ferrara.:53